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The process to become a c.n.a then to transitioning RN was it hard?

What was the most challenging things you came across to become a RN?
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Heather’s Answer

I started as a CNA out of high school and worked in this role while going to college to be a nurse. I feel this was a great option for me and allowed me to observe RNs on the job and learn from them. It is important to know that being a CNA does provide opportunities to learn and observe, but it does not replace what is learned in college because RNs and CNAs have different "scopes of practice" (they are trained and certified/licensed for some different responsibilities)...It can sometimes be challenging for CNAs to "unlearn" some things they observed from RNs on the job. For instance, the RN instructor may ask the student to perform things very differently than what was observed on the job. So, students must be open to learn according to the guidelines of the RN school. Otherwise, this can lead to mistakes on skills tests in nursing school, etc.
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Tracie’s Answer

Hello, Dontrell. This is a great question. I found the process of being a CNA and transitioning to the RN role a good path. The CNA education and experience allowed me the opportunity to see first hand if 1) I truly wanted to pursue the RN role and 2) gave me a better understanding of the RN role and the healthcare system as a whole. These things made my nursing education seem less stressful than some of my classmates that did not have that experience. My biggest challenge was working as a CNA while going through nursing school. It did take a lot of time management skills and often having to say 'no' to some extra-curricular activities with family and friends. However, the extra money helped with the cost and I also received tuition assistance to pursue my RN from my employer at the time. In the long run, I found it was totally worth it and completely doable.
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